People & Excellence 2025-26: Celebrating Achievements in Knowledge Exchange & Innovation
Save the date: 23rd March 2026
On 23rd March 2026, the University will celebrate people and projects across the impact spectrum. An awards presentation will be bookended by a celebratory showcase and activities highlighting knowledge exchange and innovation in all disciplinary areas, and the wealth of specialist professionals who help make success possible.
Date: 23 March 2026
Venue: ARC Atrium and Conference Suite
Hosted and sponsored by:
- Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Andy Schofield
- VP Research & KE Professor Chris Pearce
- VP Innovation & Economic Development Ms Uzma Khan
Timings:
- Showcase and programme of activities - 2.30pm-4pm
- Award presentations - 4.15pm-5.45pm
- Showcase and networking - 5.45pm-6.30pm
Further information will be provided shortly on award nominations, registration and accompanying events.
Please email RIandE@glasgow.ac.uk with any queries.
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People & Excellence: Celebrating Achievements in Knowledge Exchange & Innovation 2024
Celebrating Achievements in Knowledge Exchange and Innovation 2024
The 2024 People and Excellence celebration of achievements in knowledge exchange and innovation at University of Glasgow took place on 21st November. This sold-out event, sponsored by Uzma Khan, Vice-Principal Innovation & Economic Development, and Professor Chris Pearce, Vice-Principal Research & Knowledge Exchange, provided a valuable opportunity to recognise impactful people and projects at University of Glasgow.
hosted a showcase to celebrate the contributions to knowledge exchange, innovation, and impact that all members of the University community make. We highlighted achievements by staff and students from all four Colleges, presented our expert support system across the , and celebrated the University’s links to place through a programme of activities including lightning talks, videos, tabletop and freestanding displays and more, all around a 'town square' theme that celebrated Glasgow.
Recognition of Staff Champions
Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Champions
The event provided opportunity to celebrate the professional staff who support University researchers in their knowledge exchange, engagement, innovation and impact endeavours.
Researchers across the University contributed to a short video and a digital Wall of Celebration by sharing how colleagues from professional services have made a difference to their knowledge exchange and innovation journeys.